valid structure
[ˈvælɪd ˈstrʌktʃər]
noun phrasefemininepl: valid structures / estruturas válidas
estrutura válida
1. A framework, organization, or arrangement that meets required standards, rules, or criteria and is legally or technically sound
The legal team confirmed that the contract had a valid structure for international enforcement.
A equipe jurídica confirmou que o contrato tinha uma estrutura válida para aplicação internacional.
2. In programming and data management, a properly formatted arrangement of data or code that complies with syntax and logical rules
The XML document has a valid structure according to the schema definition.
O documento XML tem uma estrutura válida de acordo com a definição do esquema.
3. An organizational or institutional framework that is legitimate and recognized by governing authorities
The company maintained a valid structure for tax purposes in multiple jurisdictions.
A empresa mantinha uma estrutura válida para fins fiscais em múltiplas jurisdições.
This term is primarily used in formal, professional, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business culture, emphasizing 'estrutura válida' is important for regulatory compliance and corporate governance. In the USA, 'valid structure' is frequently used in legal, financial, and software development contexts to ensure legitimacy and functionality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have a leg to stand on (metaphorically similar concept)
by the book (refers to following valid structure and rules)
solid foundation (metaphorically related to structural validity)
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